The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 108
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 3.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Head
- John Wayland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
September 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Main Road, Grendon Ce Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 1JW
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Grendon Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Grendon Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grendon Church of England Primary School?
Grendon Church of England Primary School currently has 108 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grendon Church of England Primary School take?
Grendon Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grendon Church of England Primary School?
Grendon Church of England Primary School is in Northampton, NN7 1JW, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grendon Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Grendon Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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